Senator Francis N. Pangilinan’s separate concurring and dissenting opinion on the Joint Committee Report No. 18 regarding the recent spate of Extra-Judicial Killings and Summary Executions.

During martial law, many Filipinos were deprived of their rights to life, liberty, and property.  For most of our young life as a nation, the Liberal Party has helped advocate for the recognition and respect of the fundamental human rights of all Filipinos.   The Liberal Party has served as

1. Death penalty does not stop criminals from committing crimes. “Para sa akin, dahil hindi naman na-po-prove ng statistics na mayroon tayong death penalty, bumaba ang crime incidents.  Kaya sa atin, hindi po ako sang-ayon.” – Vice President Leni Robredo Even during the time when our country employed capital punishment,

Sabi nga ng kanta, let’s give love on Christmas Day. Huwag naman death penalty. May mga matibay na mga pag-aaral na hindi ang tindi ng parusa ang pipigil sa mga kriminal gumawa ng masama. Ang harang sa mga krimen ay kung sigurado na sila ay mapaparusahan. Reimposing the death penalty

Bongbong Marcos made a serious accusation after Vice President was forced to resign from the Cabinet of President Duterte: that Vice President Leni, OUR Vice President, with the Liberal Party, allegedly has a Plan B. That is absolutely false. It is baseless. He should stop spreading lies. Vice President Leni

We are saddened by this latest development. We believe the Vice President should have been treated with greater respect. Nakakalungkot ang mga pangyayari. Hindi sana nauwi sa ganitong hidwaan kung binigyan ng kaukulang respeto at sapat na pagkilala ng Administrasyon ang Pangalawang Pangulo. Sinusuportahan natin ang kanyang pasya matapos sabihan

Remembering the sacrifices of those who fought against the Marcos dictatorship during martial law is a way honor those who fought for the freedom and democracy we now enjoy, said Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on the new set of Bantayog ng mga Bayani heroes to be honored this Wednesday. “Huwag

Increased productive capacity of agriculture should follow farmers’ access to market, said Senator Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan on Monday as he welcomes the commitment of five supermarket chains to purchase their supply of onion and garlic directly from farmers, as reported by Agriculture Secretary Manny Pinol. “Napapanahon ang naging commitment

One House of Congress cannot proceed against a member of another house without violating the principles of co-equality and inter-chamber courtesy. The correct procedure is to bring the matter officially before the entire Senate and not directly to one Senator. As aptly noted by our Senate President, “If they want